Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing the time requirements of notice and opportunity to comment upon adoption of a permanent rule would be contrary to the public interest.

Reasons for this Finding: To reduce the disease risk for
native deer, elk, and moose populations in Washington.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute:
New 0,
Amended 0,
Repealed 0;
Federal Rules or Standards:
New 0,
Amended 0,
Repealed 0;
or Recently Enacted State Statutes:
New 0,
Amended 0,
Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity:
New 0,
Amended 0,
Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative:
New 0,
Amended 1,
Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures:
New 0,
Amended 0,
Repealed 0.

NEW SECTIONWAC 232-12-02100B
Importation and retention of dead
nonresident wildlife.
Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-12-021, effective immediately until further notice, under
subsection 3, add Maryland and Minnesota to the list of states
affected by this rule.